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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp these open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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